Vauxhall Updates - getting back on track!
Well, not a ton to report - the cold hampers everything. The burst pipes have been repaired but, the garage is still a mess partly from the damage and mostly from having to move everything in a big hurry. Had been working on the engine, got the cam housing on but couldn't set the valve clearances - the valve job I had done means the clearances are wrong, A thicker gasket has been made (during the academy awards
) but too cold to intall.
One other issue I have had was the exhaust manifold. No problems really except it had bolts rusted in, got that sorted, and, had the suggestion made that powder coating might be a very good idea.
So, before:
after:
and the best part, I approached three different companies.
Last reply = 2X $150
second quote = $150
accepted quote = $50 - Conservative Mennonite. I am very happy!